April 15th - DAY 1

April 15th was the Kickoff for the Tanner Weight Loss Challenge (TWLC). We all met at the Tanner Health Source at the mall for our first meeting and introduction to the other players. We were all given orange t-shirts and really cool Tanner backpacks that contained much of the information we needed for the contest. Each of us was given the opportunity to introduce ourselfs and explain our motivation for being in the challenge. It was very inspiring hearing everyone's story.

Front left - Don, Dot and Dave
Middle Row left - Emily, Betty, Susan, Vickie, and Beverly
Back row left - Kelly, Laura, Angela and Susan

Then came the dreaded weigh-in. Kellie Grubbs and Dana Reeve weighed each of us as well as performed our first cholesterol screening. Believe it or not, my cholesterol was 136. Yeah me. Then came the individual pictures so that we have before and after.

Day 1 - this is the last picture I will ever have to take at this weight. All other pictures you will see will be a slowly shrinking me.

Everyone I have told has been incredibly supportive. My family has been terrific. My husband Barry has made this so easy for me and I want everyone to know what an awesome guy he is and that I Love him very much. My children Devin and Emily have also been terrific and very excited for me. The few people I've shared with at work are also encouraging me and extremely supportive. Thanks Tammy, Paige and Lindsey! I also cannot do this without my friends at Crossroads Church in Douglasville - Janine, Charlotte, Rachael, Kelly, Laverne, Tracey and Angela - Please pray for me daily.

This is the first day for a ton of changes for me and my family.
God sure is cool!